Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 4:01PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 359 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms, centered over northern Ciales, Florida and Manati.
These storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. Funnel
cloud are possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Morovis, Florida, Manati, Ciales, Barceloneta, Miranda, Pajonal, La
Alianza, Imbery, Barahona, Franquez, Bajadero, Tiburones, Animas,
Bufalo, Garrochales, and Sabana Hoyos.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
North Central; Central Interior; Western Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov